Sun Setting From the Hilltop
https://www.etsy.com/listing/551814492/original-acrylic-painting-sun-setting
Are there any reasons to buy reproductions? Of course! For example, when I moved out of my small apartment into my first house there were so many empty walls. And I'm an artist. I hung some of my work and filled in the rest of the void with reproductions because I was on a budget. But, over time, I've collected and made new pieces to replace tattered posters.
Let's say you love a piece and there's no way you can afford it. The Sistine Chapel inspires you, the Pope refuses to sell it to you, and Michelangelo is permanently retired from making art. A reproduction is your best option.
Temporary spaces demand temporary art. You know you won't be living in a college dorm next year. You're planning on looking for a new job and a cubicle isn't a safe place for valuables. Maybe you're just staging a house to sell. Whatever the reason, you're not going to be there long.
Valuables shouldn't be here. A factory floor with forklifts and other heavy equipment might not be the safest place for your investment. Maybe you plan on using the space as a kid's playroom full of markers, crayons, and toys that could be thrown at delicate objects? It could be that you smoke, the air is dirty, or constant high humidity in your basement. There's nothing wrong with posters in these situations.
Please visit: http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/art-investing.html for some advice to consider in purchasing original artwork.
See my work in person at these locations:
Havana Night Gala - Baden Street Settlement​ Holiday Inn Rochester, NY-Downtown 70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 http://badenstreet.org/2017-annual-gala/
@whitmanworks Company​ 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/
Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/ #MikeKrausArt #art #painting #paintings #sun #sky #sunset #sunrise #hill #invest #investment #entrepreneur #print #prints #poster #gallery #galleries #curator #interior #design #interiordesign #designer #decor #decoration #designers #decorators #skylovers

This Caftan has given me some great moments. Amazing Korean Gallery outing and Rock Star Night Out with my ladies! It's now time to say farewell... Wishing the next owner some unforgettable times! {Sun Gods}. Link in bio to view Collections and curated content... ✨🌾#fashion #creative #curator

Vision Quest XL
https://www.etsy.com/listing/550214278/original-acrylic-painting-vision-quest
What are the benefits of buying original art? Generally, most reasons fall into one of the categories of Style, Originality, Texture/Depth, History, Emotional, Investment and Fun.
Investment - Original artwork can appreciate in value. As I mentioned before, an artist's popularity rises and falls cyclically. If this is important to you, take that risk into consideration. What kind of risks should you consider? Pablo Picasso isn't alive and making any new paintings. His work is very popular and expensive. Will that scarcity cause his pieces to continue to rise in value or has it peaked? What about the biggest risk/reward scenario in the art world, the emerging artist? You didn't know of them a few weeks ago, but now you see their work everywhere. Where will their career lead? Who knows? But, getting on the ground floor early in an artist's career could be like winning the lottery. And, isn't an investment in your favorite piece of art way more interesting to look at than your 401(k) statement?
Please visit: http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/art-investing.html for some advice to consider in purchasing original artwork.
See my work in person at these locations:
The @CoffeeArtProject​ (http://www.coffeeartproject.com) at The @NewYorkCoffeeFestival ​, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, NYC - October 13-15, 2017 - http://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com
Havana Night Gala - Baden Street Settlement​ Holiday Inn Rochester, NY-Downtown 70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 http://badenstreet.org/2017-annual-gala/
@WhitmanWorks Company​ 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanwork #mikekrausart #birch #aspen #tree #trees #forest #woods #nature #hike #hiking #painting #paintings #paint #art #surreal #outdoors #sun #sunrise #sunset #twilight #coffee #gala #gallery #galleries #curator #design #interiordesign #designer #interior

Rows of Lavender In Provence
https://www.etsy.com/listing/549713248/original-acrylic-painting-rows-of
What are the benefits of buying original art? Generally, most reasons fall into one of the categories of Style, Originality, Texture/Depth, History, Emotional, Investment and Fun.
Emotional - What does the piece remind you of? Did you meet the artist and connect when you heard the story behind the piece? Perhaps you were on vacation with your family and saw a painting of your favorite spot? Maybe your parents had a piece on their walls that always reminded you of home? Your artwork should be made up of only the best pieces that attract and connect to you.
Please visit: http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/art-investing.html for some advice to consider in purchasing original artwork.
See my work in person at these locations:
The @coffeeartproject (http://www.coffeeartproject.com) at The @Newyorkcoffeefestival ​, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, NYC - October 13-15, 2017 - http://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com
Havana Night Gala - Baden Street Settlement​ Holiday Inn Rochester, NY-Downtown 70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 http://badenstreet.org/2017-annual-gala/
@WhitmanWorks​ 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/
Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/ #mikekrausart #lavender #flower #flowers #sky #cloud #clouds #field #art #painting #paintings #provence #france #french #invest #investing #investor #gallery #galleries #curator #designer #entrepreneur #business #investment #europe #interior #interiordesign #beautiful #decor #farm

Twilight Woods
https://www.etsy.com/listing/549109738/original-acrylic-painting-twilight-woods
What are the benefits of buying original art? Generally, most reasons fall into one of the categories of Style, Originality, Texture/Depth, History, Emotional, Investment and Fun.
History - What is the provenience or the history of the piece? Was it hanging in a mansion of a prominent family for the last hundred years? Was it a gift to the artist's spouse before they passed away? These can add to the value of the piece. But, what about making your own history? You don't have to go to a major auction house to build a collection. Emerging artists can be a very affordable option that can have unlimited growth potential? To do this, look for artist who is creating artwork as their profession, not as a hobby. The reason is you want someone who is building a portfolio of work and a market for their pieces. As the artist career advances from Etsy, to cafe shows, small gallery exhibit, high-end galleries, and museum, the value of your pieces advance too. If you're fascinated by venture capitalist, this may be for you. While many of the artists may fail to be recognized, finding that one piece or artist could be life changing.
Please visit: http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/art-investing.html for some advice to consider in purchasing original artwork.
See my work in person at these locations:
The @coffeeartproject ​ (http://www.coffeeartproject.com) at The @newyorkcoffeefestival ​, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, NYC - October 13-15, 2017 - http://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com
Havana Night Gala - Baden Street Settlement​ Holiday Inn Rochester, NY-Downtown 70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 http://badenstreet.org/2017-annual-gala/
@WhitmanWorks 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/
Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/ #mikekrausart #art #painting #paintings #tree #trees #forest #woods #nature #orange #yellow #green #blue #purple #curator #gallery #artgallery #interior #design #interiordesign #shoppingonline #shopping #sunset #sunrise #hike #hiking #artcollector

Busy start back to school for O and me! I hate that the evenings are getting shorter and there is no natural light to snap pictures. This is a shoot from a fabulous day out at #downartscentre love the textures created by the artist John Breakey, scenes from Murlough bay & Slieve Donard. Maybe Santa will be listening...😍😍😍just incase he is I'd love a new bag too 😂
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